Arthritis is a condition that affects one in six people in the UK (approximately 10 million) and over half a billion people worldwide. It can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation in the joints, as well as fatigue, mobility problems, and loss of dexterity. Understandably, this can have a major impact on everyday life. If […]
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Running is a fantastic way to stay fit, but it can often lead to injuries if not done with proper care. In this guide, we explore five of the most common running injuries, why they occur, and how sports physiotherapy can help you prevent or recover from them. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a
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Sports injuries often feel like an inevitable part of an active lifestyle, and it can be tempting to struggle through any pain until you return to normal. Although some sports injuries will heal naturally without intervention, this isn’t guaranteed. In some cases, sports injuries benefit from physiotherapy to help prevent them from worsening or turning
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Whether you’re a professional athlete or you simply enjoy being active, having a chronic sports injury – i.e. one that persists or is constantly recurring – can impact your daily life and your ability to fully enjoy your favourite sport(s). Chronic sports injuries aren’t just limited to athletes. As the National Institute of Arthritis and
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No one wants to get injured while playing their favourite sport, whether as a professional athlete or for fun. Unfortunately, our bodies often have a different idea, whether the injury is due to repetitive movement, sudden impact, wear and tear, or simply because we move in the wrong way. If you’re an active person, you
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State-of-the-art scanning technology and 3D printing are revolutionising how physiotherapists assess and treat foot-related issues. In today’s blog, we’ll take a deeper look into how we’re using these technologies to create 3D printed insoles, as well as what this might mean for you whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance, someone dealing with chronic
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If you’ve never had a biomechanical assessment before, there are five sure signs that now might be the time. But before we look at those signs, let’s explore what a biomechanical assessment is and why it can help make treatments like physiotherapy or osteopathy even more effective. What is a biomechanical assessment? A biochemical assessment
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Congratulations if you’re on the amazing journey that is pregnancy! It’s a rollercoaster experience filled with excitement, anticipation, and physical changes. If it feels overwhelming at times, please know that you’re not alone. It’s important that you receive the right care during and after your pregnancy. As well as benefitting your baby, it will
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If you’re on a waiting list for some form of orthopaedic surgery – whether it’s a hip replacement, knee arthroscopy, or spinal surgery – you probably know that physiotherapy will be an important part of your recovery. What you may not realise is that pre-surgery physiotherapy is just as crucial to helping you regain full
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If you’re recovering from a sports-related injury or your lifestyle has left you feeling out of shape, then 1-2-1 strength training, especially when backed by the expertise of osteopaths and physiotherapists, can be a game-changer. This isn’t just something that can help athletes (although it is ideal if you want to get back to match
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